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GV57 EJY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,136 mi
Last recorded171,136 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 EJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 171,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 168,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 165,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 162,631 miles

under shield covering major components

Fail 28 Oct 2019 162,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

brake pedal creeps to floor

rear pads worn low

under shield covering major components

Pass 7 Nov 2018 149,879 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 149,879 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 137,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,657 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,829 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,112 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine temperture warning lamp on car will not rev up

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,339 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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GV57 EJY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV57 EJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV57 EJY registered?

GV57 EJY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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